Leadership

Lanvin Appoints Barbara Werschine As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Lanvin Group announced that Maison Lanvin, the historic Parisian couture house, has appointed Barbara Werschine as Chief Executive Officer.

Global Battery Materials Appoints Former Samsung SDI Executive Dr. Yi Hyon Paik As Technical Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Global Battery Materials Corp. (GBM), a vertically integrated critical minerals and technology company focused on natural graphite products and advanced anode materials, announced the appointment of Dr. Yi Hyon Paik to its technical advisory board.

Kao Data Appoints Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Kao Data, a specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has appointed Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer, completing a leadership transition designed to support the company's next phase of expansion across the United Kingdom.

Arrival Appoints Gaming Veteran Kristofor Mellroth As SVP And Head Of Co-Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Arrival, the gaming division of Streamland Media, announced the appointment of Kristofor Mellroth as Senior Vice President and Head of Co-Development, a move aimed at expanding the company’s global game development capabilities and strengthening its partnerships with leading game publishers and developers.

NetCarrier Appoints Doug Derstine As President and Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

NetCarrier announced the appointment of Doug Derstine as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 18, 2026. The leadership transition marks a new phase for the communications technology company as it accelerates growth, strengthens channel relationships, and advances its AI-enabled communications and automation strategy.

Tovala Appoints Chief Marketing Officer Scott Braun to Accelerate Customer and Brand Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Tovala announced the appointment of Scott Braun as Chief Marketing Officer as the company approaches 50 million meals delivered nationwide and continues expanding its smart oven and meal platform across the United States.

Rokt Appoints Bill Barton As Chief Operating Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Rokt, an e-commerce technology company that uses machine learning and AI to make transactions more relevant for shoppers, announced the appointment of Bill Barton as Chief Operating Officer. Barton previously served as the company's Chief Product and Engineering Officer and also acted as a strategic advisor to the business.

Owens & Minor Appoints Jim Marshall as Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Owens & Minor, a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services, and technology solutions to hospitals, health systems, and research centers worldwide, announced the appointment of Jim Marshall as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Alliance Franchise Brands Appoints Danielle Scott as Chief Development Officer to Drive Franchise Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Alliance Franchise Brands announced the appointment of Danielle Scott as Chief Development Officer, reinforcing the company's growth strategy as the franchising industry is projected to surpass $920 billion in 2026. Based in Plymouth, Michigan, Alliance Franchise Brands operates a network of nearly 500 independently owned locations across North America.

DLA Piper Adds Construction And Real Estate Partner Geoffrey Palachuk In Seattle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

DLA Piper announced that Geoffrey Palachuk has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate practice, based in Seattle.

Latham & Watkins Adds Technology-Focused M&A Team In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that partners Andrew Boyd, Gary Brown, and Luke Rowland will join the firm's London office as partners in its M&A and Private Equity Practice. The trio brings significant experience advising public companies, private equity firms, and investors on complex cross-border corporate transactions, with a particular focus on technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, semiconductors, media, and digital sectors.

Paul Weiss Adds M&A Partner Michael Darby To Corporate Department

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2026

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison announced that Michael Darby has joined the firm as a partner in the M&A Group within its Corporate Department. Darby advises corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities laws, and Delaware law matters.

Paul Weiss Adds Energy And Infrastructure M&A Partner Trent Bridges In Houston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2026

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced that Trent Bridges will join the firm’s Houston office as a partner in the M&A Group within its Corporate Department. Bridges brings extensive experience advising public and private companies on energy-related transactions and infrastructure development projects, particularly in the midstream oil and gas sector.

O’Melveny Welcomes Back Jeffrey C. Wolf As San Francisco M&A Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2026

O’Melveny announced that experienced mergers and acquisitions attorney Jeffrey C. Wolf has rejoined the firm’s San Francisco office as a partner in its Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Private Equity Industry Group. The move strengthens the firm’s corporate capabilities on the West Coast and expands its national bench of transactional advisers.

True Global Ventures Appoints Tal Elyashiv As General Partner To Expand Bay Area Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 1, 2026

True Global Ventures (TGV), a global venture capital firm focused on backing founders building AI-first technology companies, announced the appointment of Tal Elyashiv as General Partner. The move strengthens the firm's growing presence in the United States and supports its increased focus on the San Francisco Bay Area.

Alexis Black Björlin Joins General Catalyst As Chief Strategy Officer To Help Shape AI Infrastructure Future

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

General Catalyst has appointed Alexis Black Björlin as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing aboard a veteran technology executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning optics, semiconductors, networking, high performance computing, and AI infrastructure.

Future Standard Appoints Chris Keogh As Co-President And Head of Client Engagement And Capital Formation

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Future Standard, a global alternative asset manager with more than $94 billion in assets under management, announced the appointment of Chris Keogh as Co-President and Head of Client Engagement and Capital Formation. Effective in the fall of 2026, Keogh will oversee the firm's global institutional and wealth distribution platform, working closely with investment leadership to expand client relationships and deliver the firm's full range of investment solutions across its global businesses.

Ardian: Co-CEO Mark Benedetti Outlines ‘New Shape Of Value’ At First AGM

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Ardian announced that the appointment of Mark Benedetti as Co-CEO, alongside a series of senior executive appointments, became effective following the firm's recent Annual General Meeting.

Andreessen Horowitz Appoints Gaby Goldberg As Partner On New Media Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has appointed Gaby Goldberg as a Partner on its New Media team, where she will focus on the intersection of communications, networks, and investing. The move marks a new chapter for Goldberg, whose career has spanned early-stage investing, communications leadership, writing, and community building.

Altruix Acquired By Frazier Healthcare Partners And Randy Hyun Appointed CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Frazier Healthcare Partners announced the completion of its acquisition of Altruix, a behavioral health-focused pharmacy provider serving patients with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Caldwell Adds Alex Langridge As Partner In Financial Services Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 31, 2026

Caldwell announced the addition of Alex Langridge as a Partner in the firm's Financial Services Practice, further expanding its leadership advisory and executive search capabilities across the financial services and fintech sectors. Based in London, Langridge will advise clients on senior executive and board appointments, succession planning, organizational design, and transformational leadership hiring.

Immunic Appoints Multiple Sclerosis Veteran Erik Lundgren As Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

Immunic announced the appointment of biopharmaceutical executive Erik Lundgren as chief executive officer, with employment beginning on June 1, 2026. Lundgren succeeds Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., who will continue to oversee scientific strategy and portfolio advancement while remaining on the company’s board of directors.

WELL Health: Derek Clark Appointed Chief Operating Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

WELL Health Technologies announced the appointment of healthcare and digital health executive Derek Clark as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. The move is designed to support the company’s next phase of operational execution, integration, and growth as it continues to expand its healthcare and digital health platform.

Parry Labs Names Don Claussen As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

Parry Labs announced the appointment of Don Claussen as chief executive officer, marking the next phase of the company's leadership evolution as it continues to scale its defense technology business. Founder John "JD" Parkes will transition to the role of executive chairman, remaining full-time and focusing on strategy, investor relationships, and the company's long-term direction.

Corner Appoints Michael Sonnenshein As Partner & Group President

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2026

Corner, a multi-billion dollar investment firm that backs, builds, and operates companies across the AI economy, announced the appointment of Michael Sonnenshein as Partner & Group President. Effective immediately, Sonnenshein joins the firm's leadership team as Corner continues to unify its hard asset investing, company creation, and venture capital activities under a single global brand.

NewEdge Wealth: Veteran Advisor Alex Watts Joins Atlanta Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2026

NewEdge Wealth announced that Alex Watts has joined the firm as a Principal in its growing Atlanta office. Watts arrives from Merrill Lynch Private Wealth and brings more than 20 years of experience advising business owners, entrepreneurs, multi-generational families, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Lightning Capital: $100 Million Venture Fund II Launched And Michele Griffin Joins As General Partner And COO

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2026

Lightning Capital announced a $100 million target for its Venture Fund II and the appointment of former Andreessen Horowitz partner Michele Griffin as General Partner and Chief Operating Officer. The firm said Griffin will take immediate responsibility for Fund II and oversee operations across the organization.

Norm Law: Emerging Companies And Venture Capital Practice Launched With Senior Additions

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2026

Norm Law, the AI-native full-service law firm built for institutional and high-growth clients, announced the launch of its Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice with the addition of Sam Lipson and Justin Rattigan as Partners and Co-Heads of the group.

BRG: Darin Cabral Appointed Chief Financial Officer To Support Global Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2026

BRG announced the appointment of Darin Cabral as chief financial officer, strengthening the firm's leadership team as it continues expanding its global advisory capabilities and multidisciplinary services. Based in Washington, D.C., Cabral will oversee BRG's financial strategy and operations. He succeeds David Johnson, who is departing the firm after nearly a decade.

Steptoe Expands Chicago Presence With Addition Of Restructuring Partner Kenneth P. Kansa

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2026

Steptoe announced that restructuring and bankruptcy attorney Kenneth P. Kansa has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in its Insolvency, Restructuring and Transactions practice. Kansa joins the firm from Barnes & Thornburg LLP and brings more than 25 years of experience advising clients on financial distress, restructurings, bankruptcies, and complex insolvency matters.